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Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling mental disorder
that afflicts one percent of the population, an estimated 2.5
million people in America alone. The firsthand advice in this
reassuring guide will empower the families and caregivers of
schizophrenia patients to take charge, offering expert advice on
identifying the warning signs, choosing the right health
professional, understanding currently available drugs and those on
the horizon (as well as their side effects), and evaluating
traditional and alternative therapies.